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Retirement Living In Summersville - West Virginia


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Area Description

Rural and quaint community centrally located in WV and the home of the states' largest lake. Our area offers beautiful landscaping, relaxation, adventure and opportunities to enjoy history. There are lodging options to fit any budget, including hotels, camping and cabins. Restaurants include fast food to fine dining and a coffee shop. We have many attractions, including Summersville Lake-offering swimming, boating, kayaking, a lighthouse overlooking the lake, hiking trails, and a winery. There are numerous antique and primitive shops. There are also many gorgeous overlooks. It is the perfect place to visit or to settle down.

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Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   Summersville offers adventure on Summersville Lake--boating, kayaking, swimming, jet skiing, tubing, stand up paddle boarding and a man made beach area. Sarge's Dive Shop offers lake dinner cruises in season. There is also a lighthouse with 122 steps to the top--beautiful view of the lake. You will definitely enjoy Kirkwood Winery--stop by for a tour and a tasting--33 different varieties of wine. There are many hiking trails and overlooks to enjoy.

There are many festivals--Gauley Fest, Grape Stomping Festival, and the Nicholas County Potato Festival. There is a also a county fair.

Summersville is also the home of the Summersville Arena & Conference Center, which offers many community events.

Cultural Activities
The Public Library offers a variety of events for folks of all ages. The Summmersville Arena & Conference Center hosts concerts and dinner theatres. The City Pavilion is the site of summer concerts beginning in June and continuing through August.

Public transportation
Mountain Transit Authority offers bus services in area for shopping, the hospital and others parts of the county.

Medical Facilities


Critical Access Hospital


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Summersville, West Virginia?

For those of you that retire in Summersville, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 30's and highs in the low 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 20's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter, great for a day of shopping in Summersville! Assume some snowy days in the Winter with some days having snow remaining on the ground.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Summersville such as a movie, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Summersville!

Summertime in Summersville is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Summer.

If you retire in Summersville, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the mid 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  21 F°  30 F°  39 F°
 Feb  23 F°  33 F°  43 F°
 Mar  29 F°  40 F°  52 F°
 Apr  38 F°  51 F°  63 F°
 May  48 F°  60 F°  71 F°
 Jun  57 F°  68 F°  78 F°
 Jul  60 F°  71 F°  82 F°
 Aug  59 F°  70 F°  81 F°
 Sep  52 F°  63 F°  74 F°
 Oct  40 F°  52 F°  64 F°
 Nov  32 F°  43 F°  54 F°
 Dec  24 F°  33 F°  42 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  26  2
 Feb  0  24  1
 Mar  0  20  0
 Apr  0  9  0
 May  0  1  0
 Jun  0  0  0
 Jul  1  0  0
 Aug  1  0  0
 Sep  0  0  0
 Oct  0  7  0
 Nov  0  16  0
 Dec  0  25  1

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  4 "  16  21 %
 Feb  3 "  14  24 %
 Mar  4 "  15  28 %
 Apr  4 "  14  36 %
 May  5 "  15  46 %
 Jun  5 "  13  57 %
 Jul  6 "  13  60 %
 Aug  5 "  11  60 %
 Sep  4 "  10  53 %
 Oct  3 "  10  42 %
 Nov  4 "  12  33 %
 Dec  4 "  15  25 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  21 "  13  8
 Feb  12 "  9  5
 Mar  9 "  5  4
 Apr  3 "  1  1
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  3 "  2  2
 Dec  12 "  9  6


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Cost of Living for Summersville, WV

Summersville, West Virginia cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:

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 Homes, affordable housing, a nursing home, several RV parks.

Senior Assistance in Summersville, WV

Summersville, West Virginia offers the following assistance for seniors:
Home care, meals on wheels, bus services, home health, senior center--very active and offers many activities for seniors.

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Summersville Offer For Retirees?

Reading to students in schools, Rotary Club and other volunteer organizations.

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